The aim of the present study was to establish flexible patterns of behavior through value-oriented exposure in the psychotherapeutic process to the reduction of chronic pain and clinical symptoms in patients with systemic lupus. The present research method was quasi-exp More
The aim of the present study was to establish flexible patterns of behavior through value-oriented exposure in the psychotherapeutic process to the reduction of chronic pain and clinical symptoms in patients with systemic lupus. The present research method was quasi-experimental (pre-test-post-test) with a three-month follow-up period and a control group. For this purpose, 60 subjects were selected based on the criteria for entering the study and were assigned by available sampling method in two groups of treatment based on acceptance and commitment (20 people), treatment focused on compassion (20 people) and one control group (20 people). Zong SAS Anxiety Questionnaire and Chronic Pain Questionnaire were used to collect information. To analyze the findings, the variance analysis method was used with repeated measurement and non-parametric follow-up tests of Bonfroni, Kalmograf-Smirnov and Krovit Machli. The results showed that there was a significant difference between the two intervention groups of treatment based on acceptance and commitment and treatment focused on compassion on anxiety and chronic pain and the control group on pre-test-post-test scores (p <0.001). Overall, the results of this study show that treatment based on acceptance and commitment and compassion-focused therapy has an effect on reducing anxiety and chronic pain in lupus patients.
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Given the importance and impact of individual’s behavior in his lifestyle and his quality of interpersonal interactions, and considering some patients’ complaints about dangers of some of their or their family members’ behaviors, it is essential to use techniques to cha More
Given the importance and impact of individual’s behavior in his lifestyle and his quality of interpersonal interactions, and considering some patients’ complaints about dangers of some of their or their family members’ behaviors, it is essential to use techniques to change behavior of clients by psychotherapists and family therapists. In the current paper, the “systemic behavior modifying”, a new technique in psychotherapy, has been introduced. After explaining the theoretical fundamentals of the “systemic behavior modifying technique”, the way of practical application and its steps in the counseling and psychotherapy process has been explained; then, 3 clinical case reports of the application of this technique has been described. This study was a single case study and its design was A-B. visual analysis of graphed data and qualitative analysis of the interview with the samples showed a significant effect of this technique on the dysfunctional behaviors of the subjects. The family therapists can use this technique in their individual psychotherapy or family therapy so as to change the ineffective behaviors of the clients to shape effective behaviors.
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